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Hospice of Memorial Hospital started its Threshold Choir to bring ease and comfort to patients and their families at the thresholds of life. A threshold choir is generally made up of a small group of women who sing a cappella at the bedsides of hospice patients.

According to Brenda Kuieck, outreach coordinator and Threshold Choir leader at Hospice of Memorial Hospital, the choir sings with purpose and passion.

"With the music our choir makes, we hope to bring a calm and focused presence to the bedside. With gentle voices and simple songs, we can be soothing and reassuring to patients, families ...